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<strong>BMGT</strong> <strong>364</strong> <strong>Assignment</strong> 2: <strong>Mini</strong>-<br />
<strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
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<strong>BMGT</strong> <strong>364</strong> <strong>Assignment</strong> 2: <strong>Mini</strong>-<strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
<strong>Assignment</strong> 2: <strong>Mini</strong>-<strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
Purpose:<br />
In the second assignment, students will complete a mini-management plan that demonstrates how an<br />
organization operates on a day-to-day basis as well as over the long run. This assignment helps students<br />
develop the skills necessary to assess a management situation and to write a report based on the<br />
findings<br />
A management plan is a report that includes numerous sections that cover various aspects of the<br />
business.<br />
Outcome Met by Completing This <strong>Assignment</strong>:<br />
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integrate management theories and principles into management practices<br />
employ effective planning processes to develop strategies, goals, and objectives in order to<br />
enhance performance and sustainability<br />
organize human, physical, and financial resources for the effective and efficient attainment of<br />
organizational goals<br />
identify the essential characteristics of decision making and indicate the range and types of<br />
decisions a manager makes<br />
Instructions:<br />
In this assignment students will take the role of the Vice President of Operation creating a minimanagement<br />
plan that focuses on those aspects of the business related to planning and organizing. As<br />
Vice President of Operations, Joseph Jackson, the leader of Cyber Software, Inc., has asked you to help<br />
him solve his organizational problems. This mini-management plan is a professionally written document<br />
that will be given to Joseph Jackson.<br />
In writing the plan, you must use the terminology learned in the course. Since Joe Jackson is quite<br />
knowledgeable, you are not defining terms using a dictionary but you will explain and describe concepts<br />
and ideas so Joseph Jackson understands what you mean, why the ideas are important to the business<br />
and how to implement the proposed plan. The plan is not one in which the Vice President of Operations<br />
tells Joseph Jackson that he should do this or do that or he needs to or will do this or do that but one that
is presented in an action-oriented manner. Students are expected to make connections between the<br />
facts of the case study and concepts, theories, and ideas presented in the course readings.<br />
The mini-management plan will structure the entire company and will cover Joseph Jackson’s<br />
organization’s mission, vision, structure and culture.<br />
Step 1: Review “How to Analyze a Case Study” under Week 3 Content.<br />
Step 2: Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document. This mini-management plan should be<br />
presented in a professional manner using single space, double-spaced between paragraphs. The final<br />
product will be between 5-7 pages in length excluding the title page, diagrams and reference page.<br />
Step 3: Title page with your name, the course name, the date, and the instructor’s name.<br />
Step 4: Since students are probably not familiar with writing a management plan, the following resources<br />
have been provided to assist in writing the plan.<br />
1. How to Write a <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/leadership/effective-manager/management-plan/main<br />
1. <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> Example<br />
<strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> Examples<br />
Step 5: In writing a case study, the writing is in the third person. What this means is that there are no<br />
words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person<br />
writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this<br />
link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person<br />
Step 6: In writing this assignment, students are expected to support the reasoning using in-text citations<br />
and a reference list. If any material is used from a source, it must be cited and referenced. A reference<br />
within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa. View the sample<br />
APA paper under Week 1 content.<br />
Step 7: In writing this assignment, students are expected to paraphrase and not use direct quotes.<br />
Learn to paraphrase by reviewing this link: https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/QPA_paraphrase2.html<br />
Step 8: In writing this assignment, students may use external resources but the majority of resources will<br />
come from the course.<br />
Step 9: Review the grading rubric for the assignment.<br />
Step 10: Read critically and analyze the case study provided under Week 5 content. Notate the key<br />
points in the case study.<br />
Step 11: Create the introductory paragraph.
The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper but is typically written after writing the body<br />
of the paper (Questions students responded to above). View this website to learn how to write an<br />
introductory paragraph: http://www.writing.ucsb.edu/faculty/donelan/intro.html<br />
Step 12: Respond to the required elements of the assignment. Be clear and concise in the writing and<br />
make sure the questions are comprehensively answered.<br />
1. Provide a brief management history of Cyber Software, Inc.;<br />
2. Help Joe Jackson by proposing a new mission statement and vision statement that align with<br />
what Joseph Jackson now envisions for his company;<br />
1. Explain why the new mission statement and vision statement are appropriate for<br />
Cyber Software, Inc.;<br />
2. Discuss other aspects of the planning phase that impacts Cyber Software, Inc.;<br />
3. Create an organizational structure that aligns with the vision of Joseph Jackson<br />
1. Structure the entire company;<br />
2. Explain why the structure is the most appropriate structure for Cyber Software, Inc.;<br />
3. Discuss why other structures are not appropriate;<br />
4. Illustrate and discuss the new structure with an organizational chart with names, job<br />
titles, and direct reports. Be creative but make sure the jobs fit into the allotted budget;<br />
4. Create an organizational culture that aligns with the vision of Joseph Jackson and his new<br />
organization structure;<br />
5. Explain how the new organizational structure and culture affect the planning and organizing<br />
facet of Joe’s business and prevent future mishaps;<br />
6. Use at least four references from the course material and at least three outside resources.<br />
Step 13: Using the grading rubric as a comparison, read through the paper to ensure all required<br />
elements are presented.<br />
Step 14: Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing.<br />
Use the spell and grammar check in Word as a first measure;<br />
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Have someone who has excellent English skills to proof the paper;<br />
Consider submitting the paper to the Effective Writing Center (EWC). The EWC will provide<br />
4-6 areas that may need improvement.<br />
Step 15: Submit the paper in the <strong>Assignment</strong> Folder.